external observer
[ɪkˈstɜrnəl əbˈzɜrvər]
nounpl: external observers
observador externo
1. A person who watches or monitors a situation, event, or process from outside without being directly involved or affected by it
As an external observer, she was able to provide an unbiased assessment of the company's performance.
Como observadora externa, ela foi capaz de fornecer uma avaliação imparcial do desempenho da empresa.
2. In science and philosophy, an entity or perspective that exists outside a particular system being studied
The external observer in quantum mechanics must account for the uncertainty principle.
O observador externo na mecânica quântica deve levar em conta o princípio da incerteza.
3. A neutral party appointed to monitor elections, negotiations, or other formal processes
International external observers were present to ensure the election was conducted fairly.
Observadores externos internacionais estavam presentes para garantir que a eleição fosse conduzida de forma justa.
The term 'external observer' is particularly important in Brazilian and Portuguese contexts related to elections, international negotiations, and scientific research. International organizations frequently deploy external observers to monitor Brazilian elections and political processes, reflecting the value placed on transparent and unbiased oversight. In academic settings, the concept aligns with principles of scientific objectivity highly valued in Portuguese-speaking academic communities.
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